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WHO calls for global commitment to fight HIV on World AIDS day, urges righ
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
On the occasion of "World AIDS Day" on Sunday, Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation Regional Director for Southeast Asia, along with WHO, urged for the global commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS with the theme of "Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!" highlighting the need f
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US embassy in Delhi celebrates major milestone in HIV, AIDS care
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
According to an official release from the US Embassy, "The celebration underscored the remarkable progress made in the fight against HIV, and AIDS and recognized the US government's steadfast commitment to the cause in India."
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Immune system uses two-step verification to defend against HIV: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Human immunodeficiency virus 1, more commonly known as HIV-1, is known for its uncanny ability to evade the immune system. Scientists at Scripps Research and collaborators have now uncovered how our innate immune system, the body's first line of quick defence in attacking foreign invaders de
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Researchers reveal new insights into novel HIV vaccine strategy
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
While scientists had previously struggled to create an effective vaccine against HIV, results from a first-in-human clinical trial indicate that a novel vaccine design technique being used by scientists offers new potential.
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Research reveals immune system uses two-step verification to defend agains
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
San Diego (California) [US], July 11 (ANI): Human immunodeficiency virus 1, or HIV-1, is well-known for its amazing ability to elude the immune system. Scripps Research scientists and associates have discovered how our innate immune system detects HIV-1 even when it is present in trace amoun
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COVID-19 genetic risk variant protects against HIV, says study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Solna [Sweden], February 26 (ANI): A recent study has revealed that in addition to risk factors such as advanced age and chronic diseases like diabetes, genetic heritage also contributes to individual COVID-19 severity risk.
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COVID-19 genetic risk variant protects against HIV: Study
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Solna [Sweden], February 22 (ANI): The SARS-CoV-2 infection affects some people severely, while others have only mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. A recent study has revealed that in addition to risk factors such as advanced age and chronic diseases, like diabetes, our genetic heritage al
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Scientists develop immunogen that produces tier-2 antibodies against HIV
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], February 7 (ANI): Nearly four decades after its discovery, HIV has killed 36.3 million people, with no vaccine in sight. And many people are still not open in talking about it due to the stigma attached to it. However, a new study by researchers at The Wistar Institute has
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Study sheds light on potential drug target for HIV
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Texas [US], February 13 (ANI): A team of researchers discovered that a human protein named SAMHD1 recognises a unique molecular pattern in nucleic acids. This pattern, called 'phosphorothioate', may act as a signal for action to the human body defense system and henceforth could be a step f
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New study on potential drug target for HIV
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Texas [US], February 11 (ANI): The researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have discovered that a human protein named SAMHD1 recognizes a unique molecular pattern in nucleic acids. This pattern, called 'phosphorothioate', may act
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Odisha artist creates sand sculpture to spread awareness on World AIDS Day
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], December 1 (ANI): Taking a step forward on the occasion of World AIDS Day to spread awareness against the disease, Odisha sand artist Subal Moharana created a sand sculpture highlighting a red ribbon, the universal symbol of global solidarity and shared respons
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Researchers find clues to a functional HIV cure
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 8 (ANI): A new study now has identified a measurable indicator that could prove instrumental in the fight against HIV.
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